Senators promote Tarasenko to top line, bump Batherson down

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetNovember 11, 2023 - 1:23pm

Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) warms up prior to taking on the Winnipeg Jets during in pre-season NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Sean Kilpatrick/CP)

The Senators plan on tinkering with their lineup for Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames, according to the team.

Winger Vladimir Tarasenko will move up to the top line to play with Brady Tkachuk and Josh Norris, while Drake Batherson will drop down to the third, and partner with Dominik Kubalik and Roby Jarventie.

Tarasenko has three goals and eight assists so far this season, while Batherson has three goals and three assists. The 31-year-old Russian signed with Ottawa in the off-season as a free agent on a one-year, $5 million deal.

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